The Flexor Hallucis Longus Tendon was transferred during surgery for insertional achilles tendinopathy

Active Comparator: FHL tendon not transferred

Procedure: Flexor Hallucis Longus Tendon transfer

The flexor hallucis longus tendon was transferred during surgery for insertional achilles tendinopathy

Procedure: No transfer of Flexor Hallucis Longus tendon

There was no transfer of the Flexor Hallucis Longus tendon in surgery for insertional achilles tendinopathy

Eligibility

Ages Eligible for Study:

18 Years and older

Genders Eligible for Study:

Both

Accepts Healthy Volunteers:

Yes

Criteria

Inclusion Criteria:

Male and female 18 years or older

Diagnosed with insertional Achilles tendinosis by history and physical exam

Confirmed by x-ray and MRI

Calcification at the Achilles insertion and gastrocnemius tightness.

Failure of the following non-operative treatment for greater than 6 months: *shoe modifications

physical therapy

immobilization

and home exercise program.

In addition, participant must have an intact flexor hallucis longus tendon.

Exclusion Criteria:

Patients who have failed surgery for the same and patients with diabetic neuropathy.

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Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT01341509